ESVI: Earth Science on Volcanic Islands
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Participate in cutting-edge geoscience research in Hawai‘i!
The ESVI REU Program at UHM offers 10 motivated undergraduates the opportunity to engage in independent research with scientist mentors at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Participants in this 9-week program receive a stipend of $6,300 plus travel and room/board. Students also participate in field trips to sites of active volcanism and a short marine expedition on a research vessel.
Our program is open to US citizens, US nationals, or permanent residents of the US currently enrolled in undergraduate studies leading to a bachelor’s or associate’s degree. Students from institutions with limited undergraduate research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Research Areas
The themes of this REU take advantage of the unique tropical volcanic island and surrounding marine environments in Hawai‘i, which are found nowhere else in the US.
Volcano studies at active and inactive Hawaiian volcanoes:
Volcanology • Geophysics • Geochemistry • Petrology
Environmental Science in tropical watersheds and coastal environments:
Geohydrology • Geobiology
Ocean and atmospheric processes:
Oceanography • Atmospheric Science • Climate Science
Application Info
Our 2026 ESVI REU is now open! Please visit our Application page for information on the application process.
Media
Visit our Media page for ESVI news articles and documentaries of our former cohorts.
Questions?
Please email us at EarthScience-reu@soest.hawaii.edu.
ESVI REU Program Administration Team
Program Director: Dr. Sloan Coats
Program Co-Director: Dr. Alyssa Kamanu
Funding for this REU site is provided by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Earth Sciences located in Alexandria, VA. (EAR-2447896) The NSF contact for this program is Aisha Morris. NSF does not handle REU applications; please contact each REU site directly for application information.